BRAVE Peer Educators are a diverse and dedicated group of undergraduate and graduate students at Georgia Tech, certified through NASPA’s Certified Peer Educator program. They undergo a semester of rigorous training to become campus leaders in educating their peers on sexual violence prevention topics such as consent, bystander intervention, healthy relationships, and community action against sexual violence. By engaging in conversations within their communities and challenging norms that reinforce rape culture, BRAVE Peer Educators are at the forefront of promoting cultural change on campus.
Applications
Applications for the 2024–2025 school year closed on Sept. 2, 2024. Information about the next application cycle will be posted in spring 2025.
Requirements
- General Peer Educators
- Attend a mandatory 2-day retreat
- Attend biweekly meetings
- Complete a total of 2 presentations or outreach events
- Join a committee
- Greek Peer Educators
- Complete the mini presentation series for your chapter
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Responsibilities
- Serve as a role model to their peers.
- Facilitate meaningful conversations within the GT community to address social norms that support a culture tolerating sexual violence.
- Demonstrate and teach effective skills in bystander intervention, healthy relationships, and consent.
- Utilize effective listening skills to encourage dialogue around sexual violence on campus.
- Contribute to the BRAVE Executive Board’s vision and planning to raise awareness about sexual violence and its impact on the Tech community.
Benefits
- Become a NASPA-certified peer educator.
- Participate in leadership and professional development opportunities.
- Gain experience as a group facilitator and educator.
- Develop valuable communication, presentation, and project management skills.
- Gain knowledge and training on current sexual violence prevention topics affecting college students.
- Receive mentorship and training from public health professionals.
- Form long-lasting social connections within a supportive community of like-minded peers.